Abia State University Uturu that pioneered the six year Optometry programme in Nigeria leading to the award of OD (Doctor of Optometry) Degree and currently have a graduate programme in Clinical Optometry for M.Sc and PhD in addition to housing a residency programme for Fellow of the Nigerian College of Optometrists (FNCO) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the State University of New York College of Optometry. The Vice Chancellor Professor E.Uche Ikonne disclosed this in his speech during the 30th inaugural lecture of the University.
